Passengers who do not follow regulations are subject to removal from transit stations, stops, and buses.
Overview
Lawrence Transit stations, stops, and buses are shared public spaces. To ensure that everyone feels welcome, we ask everyone to be respectful of each other and transit property. By using the Central Station, Downtown Station, bus stops, and buses, riders agree to follow Lawrence Transit’s Code of Conduct.
Procedures
Behavior that violates local, state, and/or federal laws is prohibited. Any transit staff or contracted service provider staff may enforce consequences. In the case of misconduct of a minor nature, staff will request patrons to stop the unacceptable behavior and remind patrons of Lawrence Transit’s policy.
For more severe misconduct, the Discipline Levels & Consequences listed below will be followed (actual suspension may be higher based on the situation and facts gathered). A patron may appeal a suspension by notice in writing to the Director of Transit within 15 days after receipt of suspension.
Discipline Levels & Consequences
Level 1
Example behaviors: smoking/vaping, drinking, drug use, disruptive/loud/threatening/harassing behavior, obstructing access, littering, minor theft or damage.
Consequence: Up to 1-month suspension
Level 2
Example behaviors: repeated Level 1 violations, threat of violence, use of transit property during suspension or outside of operating hours.
Consequence: Up to 3-month suspension
Level 3
Example behaviors: repeated Level 1 or 2 violations, physical fights, sexual harassment, major theft or damage.
Consequence: Up to 12-month suspension
Level 4
Example behaviors: repeated Level 1, 2, or 3 violations, possession/display of weapon, sexual assault, physical fights against staff/drivers/contracted staff.
Consequence: Up to indefinite suspension